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He’s just a common man – interesting Wrestling lyrics!

He’s just a common man!

Working hard with his hands

Many of you, I would expect the majority, are now wondering what the hell I am talking about. Some of you though have just smiled, some of you (hopefully the same ones that smiled) are thinking of a large man in polka dot clothing.

The man in question is obviously The American Dream, Dusty Rhodes! Dusty, a legend of the Wrestling world, sadly passed away last year and it was listening to the lyrics of his song that prompted me to write this blog. But first, let me get the elephant in the room out of the way (or at least acknowledge him and his large trunk):

Yes I watch wrestling, usually with my two sons. I loved watching the product when I was younger, and was a huge fan of WCW and the WWF. Sure I know it’s pre-determined and pre-planned, but so is the vast majority of Television that you watch. I have an appreciation for the athletics and risk-taking involved, and the stories entertain me. If you’re not a fan maybe you should look away now, if you are however read on good sir (or madam).

Wrestling music is great isn’t it – it becomes synonymous with the wrestler – and as soon as you hear the start of that song, you know who is heading down that ramp. The glass break of Stone Cold’s theme, or “Do you smell what The Rock is cookin’?”, will make any crowd go crazy!

Listening to Dusty’s theme made me think about the lyrics of the theme songs, I dont know why but the lyrics in Dusty’s song just make me laugh. They are a little odd aren’t they, as well as the lines at the start of this article (which I guess are pretty self explanatory), my favourite part is:

If you are black or white

Redneck funky that’s alright

Blew up on out of soul

Call the man he’s got his goal

Some of the theme songs from the 1980’s and 1990’s were great as well, and they do a pretty good job of capturing the essence of the character involved (or is that just by association). Here are some of my favourites, along with my favourite part of the theme:

Money money money moneyyy

Everybody’s got a price

Everybody’s gonna pay

The Million Dollar Man

You think you can tell us what to do?

You think you can tell us what to wear?

You think that you’re better?

Well, you’d better get ready Bow to the masters

BREAK IT DOWN!

Don’t rule out WWE in the present day however, here are some corkers, and some more slightly unusual ones:

You can see the garden

But you can’t come in the house, babe

You’re getting all excited, when you need to say come

Yes really! Any ideas who this is? Nikki Bella.

Image: WWE

Who could forget Billy Gunn, most famously of the New Age Outlaws. Well old Billy seemingly loved a nice backside, earning his nickname of Mr Ass. This is a snippet of the Dylanesque lyrics used:

So many asses, so little time

Only a tight one, can stop me on a dime

I’m a lover, of every kind

The best surprises always sneak up from behind

I’m an ass man

He’s an ass man

Another which drives me crazy is John Cena’s. Yes I know he’s not the most popular amongst the Internet Wrestling Community at the best of times, but his theme is awful! It is obviously a throwback to his time as a rapper (remember that? I try to forget):